Bulgaria Public Holidays 2026
There are 18 public holidays in Bulgaria in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Unification Day
6 September 2026 (Sunday), in 65 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 18 public holidays Bulgaria marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | New Year HolidayNew Year Holiday is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Liberation DayLiberation Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 10 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayMillions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. |
| 11 April 2026 | Saturday | Holy SaturdayThe Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide. |
| 12 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayMillions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches. |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayOrthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 6 May 2026 | Wednesday | St. George's DaySt. George's Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Culture and Literacy DayCulture and Literacy Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Day off for Culture and Literacy DayCulture and Literacy Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 6 September 2026 | Sunday | Unification DayUnification Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Day off for Unification DayUnification Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | Independence DayIndependence Day is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Second day of ChristmasSecond day of Christmas is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Christmas holidayChristmas holiday is a national holiday in Bulgaria |
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Other years
See the Bulgaria holidays hub for every year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Bulgaria in 2026?
There are 18 public holidays in Bulgaria in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Bulgaria?
The next holiday in Bulgaria is Unification Day on 6 September 2026 (Sunday).
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